Fostering or alternative care consists in the placement of a minor in residential accommodation away from his or her parents, guardians or relatives, with the attendant obligation to support, care for, educate and assist the child.
La colocación familiar u hogar sustituto consiste en ubicar a la persona menor de edad en un centro u hogar, distinto al de sus padres, guardadores o parientes, con la obligación de alimentarlo, custodiarlo, educarlo y asistirlo.